Chogye (Jogye) Order Philip Jeong and Je Yeon Han Asian Studies E block
Symbol of Chogye Order of Korean Buddhism
This symbol of Jogye is called Won-Yi-San-Jum.There are many theories about the meanings of its design, including the three dots.Close relationship with numbers of Buddhism can be seen in this symbol as well.
Basic Information
Jogye Order is the representative of traditional Korean Buddhism branches that is about 1,200 years old. It is mainly based on the teachings of the Buddha Sakyamuni. The three main goals of Jogye is training and education, to translate Sutra from China into Korean, and propagation. About 12 millions or 47 percent of religious people in South Korea are Buddhist. There are approximately 870 traditional temples in Korea, and they are preserved and supported by the government. At the same time, more than 90 per cent of them belong to Chongye Order.
The Founder
nified Silla National Master Doui
Master Doui learned Buddhist teachings from the Sixth Patriarch in China and in the 9th century, he introduced them to to Silla, a Korean kingdom. Along with the delivery of teachings, he became the founder of Jogye Order.
Meditation
Hwadu Meditation
Hwadu meditation is a unique type of meditation that can found in only Korean Buddhisms, including Jogye. In this meditation, one sits down or walks slowly. The goal is simply trying to get rid of logical, unnatural thinking to finally reach back to the "Original Nature," or in other words, become Buddha. This Hwadu reflects upon the idea that everyone is originally a Buddha.
Daily Life of a Jogye Monk
Everyday, a Jogye monk must wake at 3 AM and sleep at around 9 PM. Most of the hours awake are spent either eating or meditating, which shows how determined one must be in order to be a Jogye monk.
Main Chogye temples in South Korea 1. Jogyesa(조계사)
- This temple is famous for being located in the city. - The main temple building, the Daeungjeon is built in 1938. The locust tree around the temple is about 500 years old.
2. Bulguksa (불국사) - It is classified as "Historic and Scenic site No.1" by the government in South Korea. - It is located in North Gyeongsang province of South Korea
Vital Event
Jogye Order is the base of all Korean Buddhism branches, and here are some of characteristics that came out from Jogye Order to form unique Korean Buddhism.
- Buddha's birthday
- Buddha's birthday is vital in south Korea that it's a week-long festival.
- South Korean monks shave off hair from the children's heads during a service to celebrate Buddha's birthday.
Chogye (Jogye) Order
Philip Jeong and Je Yeon Han
Asian Studies E block
This symbol of Jogye is called Won-Yi-San-Jum.There are many theories about the meanings of its design, including the three dots.Close relationship with numbers of Buddhism can be seen in this symbol as well.
Basic Information
Jogye Order is the representative of traditional Korean Buddhism branches that is about 1,200 years old.
It is mainly based on the teachings of the Buddha Sakyamuni. The three main goals of Jogye is training and education, to translate Sutra from China into Korean, and propagation.
About 12 millions or 47 percent of religious people in South Korea are Buddhist. There are approximately 870 traditional temples in Korea, and they are preserved and supported by the government. At the same time, more than 90 per cent of them belong to Chongye Order.
The Founder
Meditation
Hwadu meditation is a unique type of meditation that can found in only Korean Buddhisms, including Jogye.
In this meditation, one sits down or walks slowly.
The goal is simply trying to get rid of logical, unnatural thinking to finally reach back to the "Original Nature," or in other words, become Buddha.
This Hwadu reflects upon the idea that everyone is originally a Buddha.
Daily Life of a Jogye Monk
Everyday, a Jogye monk must wake at 3 AM and sleep at around 9 PM.
Most of the hours awake are spent either eating or meditating, which shows how determined one must be in order to be a Jogye monk.
Main Chogye temples in South Korea
1. Jogyesa(조계사)
- This temple is famous for being located in the city.
- The main temple building, the Daeungjeon is built in 1938. The locust tree around the temple is about 500 years old.
2. Bulguksa (불국사)
- It is classified as "Historic and Scenic site No.1" by the government in South Korea.
- It is located in North Gyeongsang province of South Korea
Vital Event
Jogye Order is the base of all Korean Buddhism branches, and here are some of characteristics that came out from Jogye Order to form unique Korean Buddhism.
- Buddha's birthday
- Buddha's birthday is vital in south Korea that it's a week-long festival.
- South Korean monks shave off hair from the children's heads during a service to celebrate Buddha's birthday.
Sources
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http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/AytX_UbBWlx/South+Korean+Prepare+Buddha+Birthday/3rlVpuzS2pk
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2011/03/203_65815.html
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